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Lift/Shift

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53%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, replayability
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

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About Lift/Shift

Lift/Shift is a single player casual action adventure game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by PKotoff and was released on December 15, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Description:Lift/Shift is a horror puzzle game where you play as a research operative of a secret institution investigating a mysterious, ever-changing apartment. Armed with a specialized camera, you must document the transformations of objects across multiple floors of an anomalous building. Be careful: any object can shift between realities, and making correct photos is the only way to stabiliz…

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90%Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews
atmosphere3 positive mentions
gameplay2 negative mentions
  • Unique and immersive anomaly-spotting gameplay with randomized elements keeping each run fresh and challenging.
  • Atmospheric, minimalist design that effectively builds tension without need for flashy graphics or soundtracks.
  • Completely free indie game offering a solid 1-2 hour gameplay experience, suitable for fans of puzzle and memory training games.
  • Limited content with only two small rooms and an outer area to explore, making the game feel short and potentially repetitive.
  • Graphical options are very limited and visual quality inconsistent; some elements feel rough or underpolished.
  • Contains some bugs and lacks features expected in similar games, which might reduce overall player satisfaction.

  • atmosphere

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere of *lift/shift* is tense and eerie, enhanced by its minimalist design and subtle audio, creating a chilling and immersive experience that complements the game's puzzle mechanics and ever-changing environment.

    • “lift/shift is a captivating, atmospheric puzzle game that takes the player on an eerie journey through a strange and ever-changing apartment.”
    • “The game’s minimalist design is perfect for its atmosphere.”
    • “The game doesn’t rely on flashy graphics or elaborate soundtracks, but the minimalist approach works well in creating a chilling, tense atmosphere.”

  • gameplay

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions

    The gameplay offers a solid 1-2 hour experience with some rough edges, distinguished by a unique "photo" mechanic that requires capturing anomalies to maintain reality stability, setting it apart from other liminal space games.

    • “What sets lift/shift apart from other liminal space games is the 'photo' mechanic, where you need to capture the correct anomalies to keep reality stable.”
    • “Expect rough edges, but overall solid 1-2 hour gameplay experience.”
    • “What sets *lift/shift* apart from other liminal space games is the “photo” mechanic, where you need to capture the correct anomalies to keep reality stable.”

  • graphics

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, -34% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions

    The game's minimalist graphics effectively create a chilling, tense atmosphere without relying on flashy visuals. While customization options are limited, the graphics run smoothly and suit the indie nature of the game. Overall, the visuals are functional and appropriate for the genre.

    • “The game doesn’t rely on flashy graphics or elaborate soundtracks, but the minimalist approach works well in creating a chilling, tense atmosphere.”
    • “Software in this genre generally looks better (no options to change graphics), but this is an indie game and it does its job well.”
    • “While the graphics could use more options for customization, the game still runs smoothly and efficiently.”
    • “Software in this genre generally looks better (no options to change graphics), but this is an indie game and I think it does its job well.”

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's randomized elements create unique experiences with each playthrough, significantly enhancing its replayability and maintaining player interest.

    • “The randomized nature of the game ensures that no two runs are ever the same, adding replay value and keeping you on your toes.”

  • music

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music employs a minimalist style that effectively enhances the game's chilling and tense atmosphere without relying on flashy or elaborate compositions.

    • “The game doesn’t rely on flashy graphics or elaborate soundtracks, but the minimalist approach works well in creating a chilling, tense atmosphere.”

  • optimization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game demonstrates smooth and efficient performance, though it could benefit from more graphics customization options to better optimize the visual experience.

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Play Times

2h Median play time
2h Average play time
2-2h Spent by most gamers
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Lift/Shift is a casual action adventure game with horror and mystery themes. Common tags for Lift/Shift include free to play, 3D, realistic, indie, linear and others.

Lift/Shift is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Lift/Shift.

Lift/Shift was released on December 15, 2024.

Lift/Shift was developed by PKotoff.

Lift/Shift has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Lift/Shift for its atmosphere but disliked it for its gameplay.

Lift/Shift is a single player game.

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